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LPN Nurse Manager #2572
Summary
Title:LPN Nurse Manager #2572
ID:2572
Department:Inpatient
Location:Leon
Type:Full time
Description
Re-posting Date:    10/29/15

This position is being re-advertised. There is no need to reapply if you have already. Your application remains in our system for review.

Closing Date:       11/12/15


Location

Inpatient Services
DETOX
2634 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308


Rate of Pay
$18.00/hr


Shift: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.


Qualifications
  • Licensure as an LPN in accordance with Florida statute 464 and
  • 5 years of professional nursing experience, one of which must have been in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
  • Previous psychiatric and/or substance abuse experience preferred.
     
Requirements
  • Must maintain current CPR and CPI certifications.
  • Undergo a criminal background check
  • Employment references check
  • Drug screening
  • Produce original sealed transcripts
 

Description
  • Serves as unit manager for Detoxification unit. Oversees and coordinates unit activities across all shifts in accordance with established procedures and plans. Provides direct supervision for assigned shift nursing staff (LPNs), Mental Health Assistants, and Unit Clerk.
  • Serves as the Charge Nurse on the Detoxification Unit Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, attending treatment team meetings daily with the Psychiatrist and Admission Discharge Coordinator; participates in treatment planning and documentation requirements; conducts admission assessments and discharge paperwork per procedure; gives medications at defined times per ACI policy and documents per policy and procedures.
  • Participates in the interviewing and selection of Nursing and Inpatient Mental Health Assistant personnel for hire. Provides new employee orientation and on-the-job training for all new nursing personnel (staff and contract) in accordance with established orientation program plans.
  • Ensures ongoing program and unit compliance with applicable Joint Commission, AHCA, DCF and Agency Policies and Procedures.Facilitates ongoing maintenance of documentation to demonstrate compliance (e.g., via program procedures, staffing plans, meeting minutes, clinical records, etc.).
  • Oversees and/or maintains unit compliance with applicable medication management, storage and narcotic control policies and procedures.Audits at least monthly to verify compliance with unit procedures and medication storage/handling requirements. Oversees the proper and accurate completion / update of patient MARs in accordance with unit procedures.
  • Reviews and analyzes all applicable adverse incident reports on a daily basis and turns reviewed incident reports into the Inpatient Program Director on a timely basis (e.g., next working day) for review.Completes investigation and development/implementation of performance improvement or corrective action responses as appropriate or directed.

 

 Benefits
This position is eligible for medical and dental insurances at 78% paid by Apalachee, group life and long-term disability insurances at 100% paid by Apalachee, and profit sharing plan at 100% paid by Apalachee.  Additional benefits available at employee expense are cancer, accident, and short-term disability insurances.
 


How to Apply
To complete and submit an Apalachee Center Employment Application click on Apply.
 
Resumes, CVs, or other supplemental materials are not accepted in place of a completed Employment Application, but may be uploaded to a completed application.
 
Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special disability accommodations to participate in the employment process.






Apalachee Center, Inc participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires Apalachee Center, Inc to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Apalachee Center, Inc. does not tolerate violence or harassment in the workplace. Apalachee Center, Inc. is an at-will employer. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Drug-free workplace. Apalachee serves Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties.
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